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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 474.26 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 474.26 and 162.08 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 474.26 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/474.26 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 474.26 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 76,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,864.88/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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