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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 473.32 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 473.32 and 161.39 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 473.32 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/473.32 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 473.32 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 76,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.34/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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