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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 474.09 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 474.09 and 161.96 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 474.09 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/474.09 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 474.09 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 76,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,780.64/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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