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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 477.34 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 477.34 and 164.05 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 477.34 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/477.34 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 477.34 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 78,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,306.02/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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