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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.49 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.49 and 163.01 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.49 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.49 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.49 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 77,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,511.22/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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