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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 476.28 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 476.28 and 112.11 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 476.28 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/476.28 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 476.28 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 53,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395.75/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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