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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 475.03 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 475.03 and 108.42 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 475.03 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/475.03 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 475.03 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 51,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,502.75/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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