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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 475.66 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 475.66 and 111.53 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 475.66 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/475.66 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 475.66 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 53,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049.80/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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