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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 474.39 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 474.39 and 121.23 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 474.39 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/474.39 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 474.39 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 57,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.30/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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