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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 473.06 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 473.06 and 107.04 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 473.06 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/473.06 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 473.06 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 50,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,635.81/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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