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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 472.70 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 472.70 and 161.08 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 472.70 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/472.70 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 472.70 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 76,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141.74/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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