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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 474.08 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 474.08 and 162.05 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 474.08 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/474.08 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 474.08 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 76,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824.66/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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