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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.69 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.69 and 163.62 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.69 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.69 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.69 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 77,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,995.20/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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