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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 475.86 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 475.86 and 111.82 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 475.86 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/475.86 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 475.86 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 53,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210.67/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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