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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.59 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.59 and 97.69 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.59 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.59 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.59 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 46,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460.39/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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