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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 474.26 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 474.26 and 162.07 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 474.26 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/474.26 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 474.26 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 76,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861.32/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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