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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 475.22 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 475.22 and 111.31 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 475.22 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/475.22 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 475.22 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 52,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897.93/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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