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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 475.09 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 475.09 and 111.21 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 475.09 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/475.09 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 475.09 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 52,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,833.15/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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