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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.54 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.54 and 111.48 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.54 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.54 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.54 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 53,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456.97/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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