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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 476.22 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 476.22 and 163.65 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 476.22 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/476.22 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 476.22 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 77,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,930.63/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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