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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 475.82 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 475.82 and 163.11 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 475.82 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/475.82 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 475.82 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 77,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.81/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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