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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.30 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.30 and 123.76 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.30 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.30 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.30 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 58,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.37/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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