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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 477.75 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 477.75 and 113.15 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 477.75 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/477.75 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 477.75 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 54,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,059.03/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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