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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 704.34 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 704.34 and 161.43 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 704.34 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/704.34 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 704.34 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 113,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,700.80/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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