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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 705.32 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 705.32 and 161.98 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 705.32 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/705.32 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 705.32 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 114,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,247.73/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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