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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 477.82 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 477.82 and 113.23 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 477.82 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/477.82 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 477.82 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 54,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103.56/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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