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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.73, 475.11 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.73, 475.11 and 162.45 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.73 : 475.11 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.73/475.11 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.73x = 475.11 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.73x = 77,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,181.62/316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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