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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 473.54 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 473.54 and 110.32 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 473.54 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/473.54 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 473.54 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 52,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240.93/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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