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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.96 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.96 and 112.56 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.96 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.96 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.96 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 53,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,686.62/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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