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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.80 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.80 and 113.14 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.80 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.80 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.80 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 54,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.29/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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