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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 477.89 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 477.89 and 113.19 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 477.89 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/477.89 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 477.89 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 54,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094.86/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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