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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 477.56 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 477.56 and 112.94 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 477.56 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/477.56 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 477.56 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 53,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,935.31/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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