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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.45 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.45 and 122.60 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.45 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.45 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.45 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 58,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,412.77/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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