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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.77 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.77 and 106.85 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.77 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.77 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.77 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 50,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515.47/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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