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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 473.70 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 473.70 and 110.40 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 473.70 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/473.70 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 473.70 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 52,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.48/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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