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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 475.44 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 475.44 and 163.04 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 475.44 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/475.44 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 475.44 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 77,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,515.74/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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