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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 474.94 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 474.94 and 111.26 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 474.94 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/474.94 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 474.94 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 52,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,841.82/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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