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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 474.01 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 474.01 and 110.38 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 474.01 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/474.01 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 474.01 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 52,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321.22/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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