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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 473.74 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 473.74 and 120.87 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 473.74 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/473.74 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 473.74 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 57,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260.95/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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