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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.55 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.55 and 163.92 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.55 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.55 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.55 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 78,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117.86/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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