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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 475.80 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 475.80 and 163.07 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 475.80 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/475.80 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 475.80 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 77,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,586.33/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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