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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 477.92 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 477.92 and 102.16 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 477.92 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/477.92 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 477.92 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 48,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824.31/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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