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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 473.26 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 473.26 and 109.88 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 473.26 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/473.26 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 473.26 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 52,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001.81/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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