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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.38 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.38 and 110.10 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.38 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.38 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.38 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 52,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,116.22/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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