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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 478.69 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 478.69 and 164.87 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 478.69 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/478.69 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 478.69 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 78,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921.62/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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