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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.70 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.70 and 111.71 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.70 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.70 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.70 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 53,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.51/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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