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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.05 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.05 and 121.67 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.05 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.05 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.05 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 57,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799.33/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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