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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.90 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.90 and 163.94 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.90 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.90 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.90 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 78,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.99/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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