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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.79 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.79 and 109.76 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.79 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.79 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.79 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 51,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.36/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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