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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 478.52 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 478.52 and 113.57 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 478.52 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/478.52 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 478.52 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 54,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345.42/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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