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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 475.03 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 475.03 and 121.64 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 475.03 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/475.03 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 475.03 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 57,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782.65/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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