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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.59, 472.03 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.59, 472.03 and 160.44 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.59 : 472.03 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.59/472.03 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.59x = 472.03 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.59x = 75,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,730.32/314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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