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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 477.32 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 477.32 and 164.11 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 477.32 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/477.32 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 477.32 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 78,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,332.99/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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