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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 479.16 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 479.16 and 111.23 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 479.16 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/479.16 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 479.16 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 53,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.57/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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