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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.75 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.75 and 164.28 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.75 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.75 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.75 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 78,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484.77/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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