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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 704.65 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 704.65 and 161.54 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 704.65 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/704.65 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 704.65 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 113,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,831.69/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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