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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 474.78 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 474.78 and 121.72 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 474.78 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/474.78 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 474.78 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 57,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.22/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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