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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.13 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.13 and 162.90 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.13 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.13 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.13 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 77,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,399.08/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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