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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 474.86 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 474.86 and 111.22 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 474.86 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/474.86 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 474.86 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 52,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813.93/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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