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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 472.98 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 472.98 and 109.87 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 472.98 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/472.98 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 472.98 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 51,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,966.31/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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