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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.87 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.87 and 112.33 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.87 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.87 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.87 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 53,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564.76/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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