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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 474.96 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 474.96 and 162.89 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 474.96 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/474.96 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 474.96 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 77,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,363.86/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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