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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.22, 704.85 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.22, 704.85 and 162 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.22 : 704.85 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.22/704.85 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.22x = 704.85 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.22x = 114,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,185.70/470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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