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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.90 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.90 and 100.17 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.90 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.90 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.90 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 47,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570.36/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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