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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.53 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.53 and 110.35 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.53 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.53 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.53 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 52,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254.56/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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