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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 473.36 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 473.36 and 161.40 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 473.36 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/473.36 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 473.36 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 76,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399.50/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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