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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 476.64 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 476.64 and 163.77 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 476.64 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/476.64 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 476.64 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 78,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,059.33/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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