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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.16 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.16 and 101.68 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.16 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.16 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.16 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 48,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517.63/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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