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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.66 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.66 and 110.99 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.66 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.66 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.66 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 52,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682.51/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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