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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.41 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.41 and 122.54 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.41 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.41 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.41 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 58,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376.29/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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