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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 475.98 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 475.98 and 154.97 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 475.98 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/475.98 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 475.98 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 73,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,762.62/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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