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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 474.61 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 474.61 and 111.02 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 474.61 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/474.61 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 474.61 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 52,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691.43/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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