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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 474.64 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 474.64 and 111.02 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 474.64 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/474.64 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 474.64 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 52,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695.44/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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