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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.97 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.97 and 101.70 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.97 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.97 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.97 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 48,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.85/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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