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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 476.79 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 476.79 and 163.69 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 476.79 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/476.79 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 476.79 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 78,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,047.55/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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