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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.18 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.18 and 111.29 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.18 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.18 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.18 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 52,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880.13/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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