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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 474.11 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 474.11 and 107.78 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 474.11 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/474.11 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 474.11 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 51,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099.58/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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