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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.82 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.82 and 161.08 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.82 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.82 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.82 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 76,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,161.85/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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