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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.15, 478.76 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.15, 478.76 and 113.78 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.15 : 478.76 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.15/478.76 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.15x = 478.76 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.15x = 54,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471.20/319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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