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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 474.13 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 474.13 and 162.06 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 474.13 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/474.13 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 474.13 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 76,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838.34/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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