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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 475.68 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 475.68 and 111.68 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 475.68 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/475.68 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 475.68 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 53,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.77/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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