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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 476.16 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 476.16 and 112.05 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 476.16 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/476.16 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 476.16 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 53,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353.73/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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