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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.13 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.13 and 120.49 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.13 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.13 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.13 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 57,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.43/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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