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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 477.44 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 477.44 and 164.27 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 477.44 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/477.44 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 477.44 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 78,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428.25/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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