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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 473.61 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 473.61 and 110.41 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 473.61 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/473.61 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 473.61 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 52,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291.28/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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