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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.49, 479.02 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.49, 479.02 and 113.95 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.49 : 479.02 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.49/479.02 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.49x = 479.02 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.49x = 54,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.85/319.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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