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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 477.03 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 477.03 and 112.61 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 477.03 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/477.03 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 477.03 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 53,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,715.96/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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