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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.61 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.61 and 112.32 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.61 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.61 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.61 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 53,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532.84/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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