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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 473.31 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 473.31 and 161.67 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 473.31 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/473.31 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 473.31 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 76,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520.03/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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