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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 477.48 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 477.48 and 164.07 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 477.48 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/477.48 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 477.48 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 78,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.14/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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