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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.88 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.88 and 163.84 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.88 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.88 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.88 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 78,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132.02/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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