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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.70 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.70 and 113 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.70 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.70 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.70 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 53,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,980.10/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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