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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.86 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.86 and 109.85 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.86 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.86 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.86 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 51,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,941.31/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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