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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 472.34 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 472.34 and 160.92 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 472.34 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/472.34 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 472.34 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 76,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,008.95/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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