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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 475.20 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 475.20 and 111.36 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 475.20 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/475.20 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 475.20 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 52,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.27/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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