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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.79 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.79 and 110.48 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.79 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.79 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.79 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 52,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344.32/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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