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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 705.72 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 705.72 and 162.24 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 705.72 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/705.72 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 705.72 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 114,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,496.01/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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