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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.57 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.57 and 112.27 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.57 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.57 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.57 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 53,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503.95/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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