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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 472.45 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 472.45 and 106.74 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 472.45 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/472.45 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 472.45 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 50,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.78/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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