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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.94 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.94 and 113.81 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.94 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.94 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.94 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 54,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505.20/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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