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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 474.38 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 474.38 and 162.32 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 474.38 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/474.38 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 474.38 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 77,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,002.14/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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