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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 479.53 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 479.53 and 165.52 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 479.53 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/479.53 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 479.53 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 79,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,371.81/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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