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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.88 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.88 and 113.68 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.88 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.88 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.88 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 54,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436.12/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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