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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 476.92 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 476.92 and 163.84 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 476.92 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/476.92 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 476.92 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 78,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138.57/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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