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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 474 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 474 and 161.84 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 474 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/474 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 474 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 76,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,712.16/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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