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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.55 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.55 and 86.61 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.55 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.55 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.55 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 41,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,274.00/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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