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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 475.97 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 475.97 and 163.06 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 475.97 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/475.97 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 475.97 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 77,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,610.58/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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