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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.99 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.99 and 164.01 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.99 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.99 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.99 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 78,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,231.13/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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