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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.64 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.64 and 110.43 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.64 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.64 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.64 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 52,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304.07/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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