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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 477.70 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 477.70 and 113.08 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 477.70 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/477.70 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 477.70 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 54,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018.32/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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