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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.97 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.97 and 108.51 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.97 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.97 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.97 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 51,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,102.88/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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