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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 476.34 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 476.34 and 101.17 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 476.34 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/476.34 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 476.34 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 48,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,191.32/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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