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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 475.04 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 475.04 and 121.74 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 475.04 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/475.04 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 475.04 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 57,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831.37/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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