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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 472.89 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 472.89 and 160.99 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 472.89 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/472.89 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 472.89 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 76,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,130.56/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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