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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.62 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.62 and 113.68 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.62 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.62 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.62 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 54,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408.95/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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