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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 479.39 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 479.39 and 103.17 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 479.39 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/479.39 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 479.39 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 49,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458.15/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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