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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 475.13 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 475.13 and 111.31 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 475.13 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/475.13 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 475.13 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 52,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885.81/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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