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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 473.45 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 473.45 and 110.26 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 473.45 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/473.45 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 473.45 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 52,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199.68/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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