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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.46 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.46 and 121.37 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.46 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.46 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.46 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 57,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582.53/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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