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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 478.10 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 478.10 and 113.31 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 478.10 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/478.10 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 478.10 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 54,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,173.79/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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