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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 476.29 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 476.29 and 163.37 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 476.29 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/476.29 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 476.29 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 77,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,811.50/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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