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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 474.84 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 474.84 and 124.24 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 474.84 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/474.84 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 474.84 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 58,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,994.12/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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