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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.80 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.80 and 110.68 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.80 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.80 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.80 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 52,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.18/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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