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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.58 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.58 and 100.64 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.58 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.58 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.58 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 47,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.37/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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