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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.22 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.22 and 164.85 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.22 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.22 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.22 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 78,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.74/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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