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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.56 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.56 and 120.76 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.56 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.56 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.56 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 57,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.11/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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