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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 475.69 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 475.69 and 163.07 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 475.69 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/475.69 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 475.69 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 77,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570.77/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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