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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 477.83 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 477.83 and 113.15 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 477.83 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/477.83 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 477.83 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 54,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.51/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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