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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 474.63 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 474.63 and 111.05 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 474.63 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/474.63 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 474.63 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 52,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705.57/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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