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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.65 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.65 and 107.54 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.65 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.65 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.65 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 50,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,936.32/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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