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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 474.61 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 474.61 and 121.52 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 474.61 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/474.61 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 474.61 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 57,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672.54/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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