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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.28 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.28 and 161.64 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.28 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.28 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.28 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 76,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500.98/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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