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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.31 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.31 and 161.74 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.31 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.31 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.31 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 76,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,554.34/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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