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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.81 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.81 and 110.50 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.81 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.81 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.81 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 52,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.64/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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