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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 475.42 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 475.42 and 111.37 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 475.42 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/475.42 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 475.42 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 52,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949.05/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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