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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 479.05 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 479.05 and 165.32 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 479.05 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/479.05 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 479.05 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 79,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,196.55/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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