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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.03 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.03 and 162 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.03 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.03 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.03 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 76,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,792.86/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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