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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 711.06 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 711.06 and 161.60 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 711.06 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/711.06 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 711.06 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 114,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,902.93/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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