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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 478.68 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 478.68 and 165.25 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 478.68 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/478.68 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 478.68 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 79,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101.87/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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