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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 704.43 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 704.43 and 161.38 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 704.43 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/704.43 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 704.43 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 113,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,680.91/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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