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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 476.18 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 476.18 and 122.58 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 476.18 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/476.18 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 476.18 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 58,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,367.98/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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