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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.16 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.16 and 162.67 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.16 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.16 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.16 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 77,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,294.28/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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