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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.18 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.18 and 162.99 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.18 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.18 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.18 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 77,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,449.59/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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