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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.56 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.56 and 163.96 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.56 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.56 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.56 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 78,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.78/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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