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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 472.61 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 472.61 and 160.91 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 472.61 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/472.61 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 472.61 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 76,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044.51/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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