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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.03 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.03 and 119 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.03 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.03 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.03 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 56,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528.57/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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