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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 474.61 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 474.61 and 162.36 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 474.61 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/474.61 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 474.61 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 77,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,057.68/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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