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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.28 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.28 and 164.95 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.28 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.28 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.28 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 78,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,892.27/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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