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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 476.72 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 476.72 and 163.72 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 476.72 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/476.72 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 476.72 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 78,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048.60/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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