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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 477.51 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 477.51 and 164.26 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 477.51 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/477.51 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 477.51 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 78,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,435.79/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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