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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 475.94 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 475.94 and 109.08 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 475.94 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/475.94 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 475.94 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 51,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,915.54/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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