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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.44 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.44 and 122.02 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.44 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.44 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.44 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 58,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013.19/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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