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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 477.68 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 477.68 and 113.18 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 477.68 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/477.68 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 477.68 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 54,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064.45/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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