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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.69, 479.25 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.69, 479.25 and 114.16 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.69 : 479.25 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.69/479.25 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.69x = 479.25 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.69x = 54,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711.18/319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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