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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 704.97 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 704.97 and 161.70 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 704.97 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/704.97 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 704.97 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 113,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,993.65/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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