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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.62 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.62 and 110.96 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.62 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.62 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.62 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 52,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,663.84/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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