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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.57, 471.92 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.57, 471.92 and 160.44 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.57 : 471.92 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.57/471.92 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.57x = 471.92 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.57x = 75,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714.04/314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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