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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 476.79 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 476.79 and 112.38 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 476.79 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/476.79 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 476.79 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 53,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.66/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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