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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 472.01 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 472.01 and 160.62 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 472.01 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/472.01 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 472.01 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 75,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814.25/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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