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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.29 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.29 and 161.41 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.29 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.29 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.29 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 76,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,392.15/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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