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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 705.48 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 705.48 and 162.21 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 705.48 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/705.48 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 705.48 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 114,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,435.91/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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