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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 473.10 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 473.10 and 122.92 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 473.10 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/473.10 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 473.10 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 58,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153.45/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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