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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.11 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.11 and 164.23 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.11 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.11 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.11 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 78,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,354.95/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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