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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 478.71 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 478.71 and 165.26 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 478.71 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/478.71 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 478.71 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 79,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113.43/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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