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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 477.30 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 477.30 and 101.72 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 477.30 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/477.30 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 477.30 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 48,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548.57/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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