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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.74 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.74 and 112.54 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.74 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.74 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.74 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 53,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651.53/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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