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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 471.79 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 471.79 and 160.56 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 471.79 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/471.79 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 471.79 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 75,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.80/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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