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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 473.40 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 473.40 and 161.73 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 473.40 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/473.40 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 473.40 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 76,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,562.98/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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