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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.53 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.53 and 111.62 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.53 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.53 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.53 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 53,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078.66/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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