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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 475.36 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 475.36 and 111.60 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 475.36 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/475.36 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 475.36 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 53,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050.18/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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