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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 473.14 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 473.14 and 161.34 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 473.14 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/473.14 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 473.14 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 76,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,336.41/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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