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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 479.16 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 479.16 and 163.30 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 479.16 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/479.16 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 479.16 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 78,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,243.62/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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