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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 474.80 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 474.80 and 162.42 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 474.80 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/474.80 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 474.80 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 77,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,117.02/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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