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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.74 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.74 and 113.74 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.74 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.74 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.74 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 54,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451.89/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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