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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.43, 479.03 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.43, 479.03 and 111.15 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.43 : 479.03 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.43/479.03 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.43x = 479.03 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.43x = 53,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,244.46/319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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