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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 472.50 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 472.50 and 160.77 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 472.50 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/472.50 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 472.50 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 75,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,963.83/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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