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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.03 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.03 and 97.34 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.03 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.03 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.03 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 46,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237.17/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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