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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 475.44 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 475.44 and 121.96 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 475.44 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/475.44 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 475.44 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 57,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984.66/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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