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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.50 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.50 and 120.69 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.50 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.50 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.50 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 57,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146.72/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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