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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 473.22 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 473.22 and 110.06 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 473.22 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/473.22 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 473.22 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 52,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082.59/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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