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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 472.70 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 472.70 and 120.12 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 472.70 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/472.70 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 472.70 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 56,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,780.72/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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