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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 477.55 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 477.55 and 164.32 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 477.55 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/477.55 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 477.55 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 78,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,472.71/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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