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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 476.64 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 476.64 and 86.61 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 476.64 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/476.64 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 476.64 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 41,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,281.79/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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