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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 476.19 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 476.19 and 111.96 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 476.19 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/476.19 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 476.19 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 53,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,315.06/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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