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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 704.99 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 704.99 and 161.87 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 704.99 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/704.99 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 704.99 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 114,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,113.61/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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