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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.37 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.37 and 112.08 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.37 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.37 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.37 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 53,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391.55/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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