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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 478.68 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 478.68 and 164.86 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 478.68 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/478.68 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 478.68 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 78,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,915.18/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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