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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 477.08 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 477.08 and 164.36 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 477.08 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/477.08 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 477.08 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 78,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,412.87/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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