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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.24 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.24 and 161.28 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.24 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.24 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.24 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 76,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,324.15/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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