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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.17 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.17 and 164.58 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.17 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.17 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.17 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 78,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,697.22/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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