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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 476.37 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 476.37 and 112.10 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 476.37 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/476.37 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 476.37 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 53,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,398.70/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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