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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 478.46 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 478.46 and 164.85 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 478.46 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/478.46 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 478.46 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 78,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,874.13/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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