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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.46 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.46 and 113.64 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.46 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.46 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.46 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 54,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371.63/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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