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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 473.16 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 473.16 and 123 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 473.16 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/473.16 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 473.16 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 58,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198.68/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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