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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 475.97 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 475.97 and 163.35 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 475.97 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/475.97 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 475.97 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 77,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,748.88/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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