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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 479.37 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 479.37 and 114.16 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 479.37 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/479.37 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 479.37 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 54,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724.37/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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