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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.49 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.49 and 112.93 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.49 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.49 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.49 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 53,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922.95/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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