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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 476.82 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 476.82 and 163.93 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 476.82 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/476.82 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 476.82 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 78,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,165.10/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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