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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 475.49 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 475.49 and 111.59 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 475.49 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/475.49 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 475.49 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 53,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059.37/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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