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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 478.14 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 478.14 and 164.64 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 478.14 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/478.14 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 478.14 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 78,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.97/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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