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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.02 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.02 and 85.59 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.02 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.02 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.02 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 40,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656.96/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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