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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.42 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.42 and 162.92 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.42 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.42 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.42 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 77,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,456.21/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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