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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 474.21 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 474.21 and 161.90 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 474.21 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/474.21 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 474.21 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 76,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,774.60/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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