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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.44 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.44 and 163.21 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.44 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.44 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.44 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 77,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,597.75/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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