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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 705.30 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 705.30 and 162.03 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 705.30 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/705.30 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 705.30 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 114,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,279.76/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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