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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 475.15 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 475.15 and 111.33 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 475.15 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/475.15 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 475.15 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 52,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,898.45/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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