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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 476.49 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 476.49 and 122.51 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 476.49 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/476.49 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 476.49 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 58,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374.79/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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