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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 476.25 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 476.25 and 111.97 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 476.25 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/476.25 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 476.25 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 53,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325.71/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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