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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.97 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.97 and 162.18 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.97 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.97 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.97 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 115,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,467.29/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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