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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.52 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.52 and 111.60 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.52 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.52 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.52 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 53,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,068.03/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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