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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 474.38 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 474.38 and 110.89 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 474.38 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/474.38 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 474.38 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 52,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.07/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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