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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 474.12 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 474.12 and 107.87 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 474.12 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/474.12 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 474.12 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 51,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,140.95/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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