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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.92 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.92 and 165.84 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.92 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.92 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.92 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 79,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589.93/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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