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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.74 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.74 and 107.74 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.74 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.74 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.74 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 50,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609.79/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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