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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 475.74 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 475.74 and 100.74 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 475.74 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/475.74 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 475.74 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 47,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,926.05/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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