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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.95 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.95 and 113.21 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.95 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.95 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.95 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 54,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.35/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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