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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 474.74 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 474.74 and 162.28 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 474.74 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/474.74 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 474.74 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 77,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040.81/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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