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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.92 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.92 and 163.82 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.92 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.92 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.92 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 78,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,129.03/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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