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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.68 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.68 and 161.63 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.68 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.68 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.68 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 76,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,560.51/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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