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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 473.62 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 473.62 and 161.52 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 473.62 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/473.62 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 473.62 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 76,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496.33/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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