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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.48 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.48 and 111.61 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.48 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.48 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.48 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 53,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.86/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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