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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.79, 479.66 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.79, 479.66 and 114.45 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.79 : 479.66 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.79/479.66 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.79x = 479.66 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.79x = 54,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896.51/319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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