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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.94 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.94 and 164.37 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.94 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.94 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.94 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 78,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,558.59/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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