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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 476.89 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 476.89 and 112.59 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 476.89 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/476.89 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 476.89 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 53,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.76/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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