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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.96 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.96 and 111.15 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.96 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.96 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.96 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 52,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791.80/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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