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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 704.94 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 704.94 and 161.95 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 704.94 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/704.94 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 704.94 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 114,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,165.03/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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