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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 474.88 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 474.88 and 111.16 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 474.88 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/474.88 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 474.88 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 52,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.66/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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