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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474.23 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 474.23 and 123.63 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 474.23 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/474.23 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 474.23 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 58,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629.05/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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