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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.65 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.65 and 120.06 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.65 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.65 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.65 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 56,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,744.00/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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