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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.59, 476.43 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.59, 476.43 and 122.58 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.59 : 476.43 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.59/476.43 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.59x = 476.43 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.59x = 58,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.02/317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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