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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 476.44 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 476.44 and 112.15 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 476.44 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/476.44 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 476.44 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 53,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431.27/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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