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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.59, 476.42 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.59, 476.42 and 112.13 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.59 : 476.42 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.59/476.42 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.59x = 476.42 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.59x = 53,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.82/317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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