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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.33 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.33 and 162.48 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.33 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.33 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.33 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 77,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,069.14/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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