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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 478.43 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 478.43 and 113.53 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 478.43 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/478.43 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 478.43 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 54,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314.39/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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