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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.76 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.76 and 161.73 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.76 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.76 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.76 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 76,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,621.20/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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