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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 473.16 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 473.16 and 123.08 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 473.16 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/473.16 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 473.16 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 58,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,236.53/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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