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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.78 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.78 and 123.48 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.78 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.78 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.78 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 58,502.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502.35/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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