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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 473.51 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 473.51 and 110.23 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 473.51 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/473.51 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 473.51 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 52,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195.01/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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