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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 704.92 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 704.92 and 162.15 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 704.92 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/704.92 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 704.92 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 114,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,302.78/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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