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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 476.26 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 476.26 and 163.25 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 476.26 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/476.26 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 476.26 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 77,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,746.66/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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