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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.72 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.72 and 161.03 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.72 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.72 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.72 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 76,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,120.52/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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