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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.48 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.48 and 110.87 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.48 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.48 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.48 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 52,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605.60/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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