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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 473.67 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 473.67 and 107.51 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 473.67 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/473.67 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 473.67 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 50,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924.26/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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