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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.12 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.12 and 123.72 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.12 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.12 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.12 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 58,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658.13/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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