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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 476.24 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 476.24 and 122.66 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 476.24 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/476.24 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 476.24 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 58,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.60/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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