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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.31 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.31 and 108.17 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.31 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.31 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.31 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 50,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874.61/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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