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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.73 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.73 and 120.90 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.73 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.73 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.73 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 57,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273.96/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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