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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 478.02 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 478.02 and 164.52 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 478.02 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/478.02 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 478.02 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 78,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643.85/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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