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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 475.24 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 475.24 and 121.85 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 475.24 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/475.24 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 475.24 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 57,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907.67/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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