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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.12 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.12 and 163.66 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.12 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.12 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.12 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 78,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.99/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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