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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 474.78 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 474.78 and 111.10 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 474.78 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/474.78 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 474.78 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 52,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.10/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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