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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 473.61 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 473.61 and 161.48 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 473.61 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/473.61 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 473.61 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 76,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,476.55/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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