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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.92 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.92 and 113.10 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.92 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.92 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.92 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 54,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053.03/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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