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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 474.84 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 474.84 and 111.12 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 474.84 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/474.84 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 474.84 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 52,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764.22/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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