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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 704.40 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 704.40 and 161.52 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 704.40 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/704.40 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 704.40 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 113,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,774.69/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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