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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.51 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.51 and 161.47 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.51 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.51 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.51 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 76,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,457.66/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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