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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.64 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.64 and 161.50 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.64 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.64 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.64 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 76,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492.87/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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