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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 476.94 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 476.94 and 112.54 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 476.94 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/476.94 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 476.94 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 53,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.32/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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