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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 704.94 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 704.94 and 161.88 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 704.94 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/704.94 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 704.94 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 114,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,115.69/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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