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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 476.40 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 476.40 and 112.40 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 476.40 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/476.40 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 476.40 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 53,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547.36/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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