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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.60 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.60 and 110.33 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.60 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.60 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.60 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 52,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251.35/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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