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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 474.87 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 474.87 and 111.08 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 474.87 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/474.87 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 474.87 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 52,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.19/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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