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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 477.02 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 477.02 and 112.59 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 477.02 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/477.02 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 477.02 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 53,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707.12/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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