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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 471.81 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 471.81 and 160.67 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 471.81 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/471.81 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 471.81 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 75,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,805.71/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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