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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 474.84 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 474.84 and 100.17 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 474.84 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/474.84 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 474.84 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 47,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,564.72/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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