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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 475.08 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 475.08 and 162.58 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 475.08 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/475.08 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 475.08 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 77,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,238.51/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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