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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 476.14 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 476.14 and 111.96 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 476.14 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/476.14 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 476.14 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 53,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306.81/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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