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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.73 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.73 and 110.48 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.73 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.73 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.73 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 52,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.77/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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