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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.61 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.61 and 161.76 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.61 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.61 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.61 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 76,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,611.15/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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