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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.73 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.73 and 113.82 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.73 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.73 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.73 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 54,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.48/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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