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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 476.61 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 476.61 and 163.86 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.61 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.61 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.61 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 78,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,097.31/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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