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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.23, 705.17 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.23, 705.17 and 162 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.23 : 705.17 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.23/705.17 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.23x = 705.17 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.23x = 114,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,237.95/470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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