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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 475.35 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 475.35 and 111.42 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 475.35 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/475.35 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 475.35 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 52,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962.94/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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