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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 704.51 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 704.51 and 161.88 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 704.51 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/704.51 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 704.51 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 114,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,042.56/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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