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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.68 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.68 and 109.76 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.68 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.68 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.68 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 51,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,882.54/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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