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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 476.16 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 476.16 and 101.03 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 476.16 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/476.16 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 476.16 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 48,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104.06/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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