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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 477.02 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 477.02 and 112.63 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 477.02 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/477.02 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 477.02 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 53,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,726.76/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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