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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 472.97 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 472.97 and 109.98 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 472.97 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/472.97 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 472.97 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 52,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,015.12/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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