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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.61, 474.82 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.61, 474.82 and 121.47 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.61 : 474.82 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.61/474.82 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.61x = 474.82 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.61x = 57,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673.40/316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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