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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 476.76 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 476.76 and 163.91 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 476.76 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/476.76 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 476.76 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 78,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,145.73/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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