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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.88 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.88 and 110.59 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.88 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.88 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.88 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 52,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406.39/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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