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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 477.18 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 477.18 and 164.25 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 477.18 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/477.18 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 477.18 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 78,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,376.82/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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