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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.76 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.76 and 113.12 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.76 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.76 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.76 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 54,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044.21/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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