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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.62 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.62 and 110.37 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.62 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.62 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.62 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 52,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,273.44/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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