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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 478.98 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 478.98 and 113.90 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 478.98 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/478.98 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 478.98 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 54,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553.43/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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