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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 474.05 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 474.05 and 161.99 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 474.05 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/474.05 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 474.05 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 76,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789.39/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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