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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 477.33 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 477.33 and 101.74 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 477.33 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/477.33 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 477.33 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 48,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564.66/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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