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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 476.55 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 476.55 and 112.24 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 476.55 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/476.55 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 476.55 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 53,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486.78/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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