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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 475.65 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 475.65 and 122.05 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 475.65 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/475.65 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 475.65 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 58,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053.68/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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