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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.59 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.59 and 110.90 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.59 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.59 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.59 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 52,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632.03/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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