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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 473.60 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 473.60 and 110.42 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 473.60 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/473.60 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 473.60 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 52,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294.91/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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