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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 472.97 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 472.97 and 109.97 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 472.97 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/472.97 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 472.97 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 52,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013.97/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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