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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.65 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.65 and 161.26 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.65 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.65 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.65 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 76,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,379.21/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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