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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.69 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.69 and 161.57 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.69 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.69 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.69 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 76,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,533.29/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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