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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.53 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.53 and 162.32 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.53 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.53 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.53 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 77,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,022.53/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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