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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 478.86 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 478.86 and 165.41 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 478.86 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/478.86 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 478.86 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 79,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205.84/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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