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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.64 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.64 and 113.10 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.64 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.64 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.64 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 54,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.08/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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