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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 477.82 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 477.82 and 164.33 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 477.82 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/477.82 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 477.82 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 78,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520.16/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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