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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.63, 479.15 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.63, 479.15 and 114.16 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.63 : 479.15 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.63/479.15 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.63x = 479.15 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.63x = 54,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701.70/319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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