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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 475.53 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 475.53 and 162.92 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 475.53 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/475.53 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 475.53 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 77,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,470.97/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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