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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 472.80 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 472.80 and 109.76 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 472.80 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/472.80 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 472.80 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 51,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,894.53/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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