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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 475.43 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 475.43 and 108.74 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 475.43 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/475.43 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 475.43 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 51,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698.90/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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