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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.28 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.28 and 161.42 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.28 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.28 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.28 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 76,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,394.49/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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