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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.17 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.17 and 153.66 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.17 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.17 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.17 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 72,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,860.19/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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