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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.11 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.11 and 112.02 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.11 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.11 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.11 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 53,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333.84/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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