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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 474.68 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 474.68 and 123.94 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 474.68 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/474.68 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 474.68 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 58,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830.03/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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