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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.79 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.79 and 161.73 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.79 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.79 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.79 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 113,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,985.69/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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