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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.98 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.98 and 163.16 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.98 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.98 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.98 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 77,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,658.52/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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