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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.22 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.22 and 161.60 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.22 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.22 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.22 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 76,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,472.35/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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