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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.49, 473.28 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.49, 473.28 and 161.33 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.49 : 473.28 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.49/473.28 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.49x = 473.28 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.49x = 76,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,354.26/315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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