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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.00 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.00 and 161.96 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.00 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.00 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.00 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 76,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,769.42/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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