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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.49 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.49 and 161.61 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.49 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.49 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.49 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 76,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520.72/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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