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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 478.23 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 478.23 and 164.57 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 478.23 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/478.23 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 478.23 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 78,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,699.92/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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