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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 474.49 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 474.49 and 110.97 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 474.49 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/474.49 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 474.49 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 52,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654.29/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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