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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.24 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.24 and 105.06 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.24 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.24 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.24 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 49,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823.65/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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