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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 478.65 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 478.65 and 113.69 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 478.65 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/478.65 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 478.65 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 54,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415.33/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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