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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 475.84 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 475.84 and 111.79 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 475.84 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/475.84 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 475.84 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 53,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,194.15/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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