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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.90 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.90 and 165.73 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.90 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.90 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.90 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 79,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535.03/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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