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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 470.36 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 470.36 and 108.16 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 470.36 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/470.36 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 470.36 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 50,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874.14/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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