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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 473.73 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 473.73 and 161.65 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 473.73 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/473.73 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 473.73 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 76,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,578.45/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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