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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 476.07 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 476.07 and 163.27 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 476.07 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/476.07 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 476.07 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 77,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,727.95/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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