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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.51 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.51 and 110.31 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.51 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.51 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.51 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 52,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232.34/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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