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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 475.17 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 475.17 and 97.42 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 475.17 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/475.17 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 475.17 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 46,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.06/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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