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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.31 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.31 and 161.32 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.31 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.31 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.31 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 76,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,354.37/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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