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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 470.91 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 470.91 and 108.53 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 470.91 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/470.91 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 470.91 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 51,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,107.86/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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