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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.66 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.66 and 111.60 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.66 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.66 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.66 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 53,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083.66/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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