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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.55 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.55 and 111.63 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.55 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.55 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.55 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 53,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.65/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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