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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 475.12 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 475.12 and 162.72 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 475.12 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/475.12 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 475.12 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 77,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,311.53/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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