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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.93 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.93 and 107.72 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.93 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.93 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.93 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 51,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,051.74/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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