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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.26 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.26 and 164.73 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.26 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.26 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.26 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 78,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.77/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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