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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 472.57 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 472.57 and 109.71 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 472.57 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/472.57 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 472.57 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 51,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845.38/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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