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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 477.24 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 477.24 and 101.74 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 477.24 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/477.24 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 477.24 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 48,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,554.40/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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