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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.37, 476.16 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.37, 476.16 and 122.43 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.37 : 476.16 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.37/476.16 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.37x = 476.16 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.37x = 58,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295.66/317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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