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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.79 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.79 and 161.21 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.79 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.79 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.79 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 76,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,216.51/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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