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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 475.03 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 475.03 and 111.43 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 475.03 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/475.03 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 475.03 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 52,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932.59/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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