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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 476.09 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 476.09 and 112.01 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 476.09 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/476.09 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 476.09 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 53,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,324.46/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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