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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 474.27 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 474.27 and 121.24 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 474.27 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/474.27 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 474.27 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 57,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500.49/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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