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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 476.81 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 476.81 and 112.50 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 476.81 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/476.81 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 476.81 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 53,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,641.13/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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