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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 477.17 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 477.17 and 101.69 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 477.17 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/477.17 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 477.17 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 48,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520.52/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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