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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 479.90 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 479.90 and 111.78 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 479.90 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/479.90 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 479.90 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 53,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640.26/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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