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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.44 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.44 and 111.58 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.44 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.44 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.44 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 53,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049.60/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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