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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 477.90 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 477.90 and 113.17 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 477.90 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/477.90 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 477.90 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 54,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082.97/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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