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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 474.39 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 474.39 and 110.88 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 474.39 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/474.39 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 474.39 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 52,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,600.36/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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