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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.61 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.61 and 111.51 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.61 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.61 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.61 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 53,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034.71/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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