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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 475.44 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 475.44 and 111.54 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 475.44 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/475.44 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 475.44 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 53,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,030.58/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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