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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.34 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.34 and 161 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.34 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.34 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.34 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 75,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.74/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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