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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.75 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.75 and 165.68 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.75 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.75 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.75 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 79,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,484.95/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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