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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 472.89 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 472.89 and 161.14 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 472.89 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/472.89 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 472.89 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 76,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,201.49/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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