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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 476.43 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 476.43 and 163.84 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 476.43 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/476.43 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 476.43 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 78,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058.30/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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