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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 475.43 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 475.43 and 122.12 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 475.43 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/475.43 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 475.43 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 58,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,059.51/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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