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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 473 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 473 and 161.18 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 473 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/473 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 473 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 76,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,238.14/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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