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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 473.03 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 473.03 and 161.11 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 473.03 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/473.03 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 473.03 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 76,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,206.69/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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