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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.80 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.80 and 124.70 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.80 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.80 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.80 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 59,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329.88/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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