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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 478.67 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 478.67 and 113.63 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 478.67 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/478.67 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 478.67 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 54,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,388.31/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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