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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.86, 704.60 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.86, 704.60 and 161.62 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.86 : 704.60 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.86/704.60 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.86x = 704.60 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.86x = 113,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,877.45/469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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