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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 704.71 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 704.71 and 161.58 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 704.71 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/704.71 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 704.71 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 113,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,867.04/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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