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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 478.08 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 478.08 and 113.27 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 478.08 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/478.08 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 478.08 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 54,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152.12/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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