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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 704.96 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 704.96 and 161.99 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 704.96 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/704.96 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 704.96 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 114,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,197.42/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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