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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 474.45 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 474.45 and 162.04 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 474.45 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/474.45 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 474.45 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 76,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,879.88/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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