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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 478.19 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 478.19 and 164.62 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 478.19 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/478.19 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 478.19 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 78,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,719.64/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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