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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 469.76 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 469.76 and 107.79 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 469.76 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/469.76 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 469.76 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 50,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,635.43/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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