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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 476.89 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 476.89 and 106.88 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 476.89 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/476.89 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 476.89 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 50,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,967.35/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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