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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 473.38 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 473.38 and 161.56 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 473.38 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/473.38 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 473.38 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 76,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,479.27/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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