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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 705.57 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 705.57 and 162.32 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 705.57 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/705.57 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 705.57 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 114,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,524.59/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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