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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 704.25 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 704.25 and 161.39 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 704.25 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/704.25 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 704.25 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 113,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,655.39/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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