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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.62, 473.41 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.62, 473.41 and 107.37 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.62 : 473.41 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.62/473.41 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.62x = 473.41 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.62x = 50,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,830.55/315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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