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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 473.93 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 473.93 and 110.49 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 473.93 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/473.93 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 473.93 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 52,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.63/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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