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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 479.18 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 479.18 and 165.44 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 479.18 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/479.18 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 479.18 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 79,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,276.45/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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