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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 473.31 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 473.31 and 161.43 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 473.31 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/473.31 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 473.31 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 76,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,406.43/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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