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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.58 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.58 and 161.05 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.58 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.58 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.58 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 76,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,109.01/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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