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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 477.72 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 477.72 and 113.06 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 477.72 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/477.72 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 477.72 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 54,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011.02/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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