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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 474.20 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 474.20 and 162.17 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 474.20 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/474.20 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 474.20 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 76,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.83/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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