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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.75, 475.09 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.75, 475.09 and 111.32 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.75 : 475.09 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.75/475.09 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.75x = 475.09 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.75x = 52,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,887.65/316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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