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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.69 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.69 and 120.77 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.69 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.69 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.69 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 57,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.92/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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