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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.91 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.91 and 111.70 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.91 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.91 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.91 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 53,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160.02/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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