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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.58 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.58 and 163.05 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.58 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.58 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.58 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 77,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,543.32/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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