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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 475.26 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 475.26 and 111.48 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 475.26 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/475.26 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 475.26 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 52,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981.98/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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