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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 474.36 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 474.36 and 162.41 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 474.36 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/474.36 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 474.36 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 77,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,037.83/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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