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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 475.34 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 475.34 and 165 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 475.34 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/475.34 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 475.34 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 78,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,431.10/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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