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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.04 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.04 and 162.59 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.04 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.04 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.04 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 77,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,238.35/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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