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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.65 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.65 and 124.70 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.65 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.65 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.65 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 59,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,313.56/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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