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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 475.06 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 475.06 and 162.52 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 475.06 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/475.06 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 475.06 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 77,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,206.75/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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