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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 475.23 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 475.23 and 111.37 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 475.23 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/475.23 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 475.23 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 52,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926.37/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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