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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 475.80 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 475.80 and 163.10 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 475.80 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/475.80 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 475.80 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 77,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602.98/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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