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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 475.58 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 475.58 and 122.13 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 475.58 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/475.58 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 475.58 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 58,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,081.97/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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