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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 477.95 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 477.95 and 113.25 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 477.95 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/477.95 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 477.95 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 54,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127.84/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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