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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.13 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.13 and 108.02 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.13 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.13 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.13 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 50,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781.09/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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