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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 479.14 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 479.14 and 165.26 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 479.14 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/479.14 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 479.14 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 79,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.46/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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