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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.83 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.83 and 113.75 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.83 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.83 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.83 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 54,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464.52/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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