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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 474.93 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 474.93 and 121.68 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 474.93 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/474.93 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 474.93 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 57,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,789.48/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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