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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 473.88 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 473.88 and 110.53 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 473.88 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/473.88 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 473.88 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 52,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377.96/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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