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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 476.56 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 476.56 and 112.29 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 476.56 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/476.56 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 476.56 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 53,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511.28/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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