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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 473.16 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 473.16 and 161.19 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 473.16 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/473.16 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 473.16 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 76,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,267.85/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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