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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 163.05 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 475.80 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/475.80 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 475.80 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 77,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.26/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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