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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.63 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.63 and 110.38 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.63 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.63 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.63 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 52,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.54/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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