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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 476.40 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 476.40 and 164.14 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 476.40 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/476.40 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 476.40 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 78,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,196.30/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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