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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.05 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.05 and 85.60 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.05 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.05 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.05 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 40,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663.38/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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