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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 478.89 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 478.89 and 113.77 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 478.89 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/478.89 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 478.89 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 54,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482.75/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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