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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 474.81 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 474.81 and 121.61 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 474.81 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/474.81 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 474.81 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 57,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,741.04/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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