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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 477.17 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 477.17 and 123.07 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 477.17 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/477.17 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 477.17 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 58,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.51/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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