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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 472.60 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 472.60 and 161.14 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 472.60 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/472.60 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 472.60 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 76,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151.60/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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