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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 479.03 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 479.03 and 113.92 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 479.03 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/479.03 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 479.03 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 54,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571.10/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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