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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 477.40 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 477.40 and 164.10 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 477.40 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/477.40 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 477.40 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 78,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,341.34/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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