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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.43 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.43 and 161.64 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.43 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.43 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.43 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 113,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,864.07/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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