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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.87 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.87 and 110.57 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.87 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.87 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.87 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 52,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395.81/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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