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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 477.79 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 477.79 and 164.44 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 477.79 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/477.79 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 477.79 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 78,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568.20/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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