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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.70 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.70 and 113.06 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.70 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.70 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.70 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 54,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008.76/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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