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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 476.01 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 476.01 and 122.51 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 476.01 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/476.01 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 476.01 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 58,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317.18/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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