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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 478.26 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 478.26 and 110.64 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 478.26 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/478.26 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 478.26 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 52,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,914.69/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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