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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 476.66 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 476.66 and 112.30 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 476.66 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/476.66 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 476.66 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 53,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528.92/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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