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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 476.17 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 476.17 and 163.19 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 476.17 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/476.17 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 476.17 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 77,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,706.96/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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