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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 475.65 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 475.65 and 163.03 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 475.65 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/475.65 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 475.65 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 77,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,542.84/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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