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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.42 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.42 and 110.96 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.42 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.42 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.42 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 52,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641.09/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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