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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.70 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.70 and 97.77 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.70 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.70 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.70 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 46,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509.19/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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