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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.59 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.59 and 161.77 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.59 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.59 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.59 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 76,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612.65/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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