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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 472.59 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 472.59 and 160.74 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 472.59 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/472.59 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 472.59 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 75,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,964.12/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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