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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.49, 705.78 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.49, 705.78 and 162.38 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.49 : 705.78 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.49/705.78 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.49x = 705.78 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.49x = 114,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,601.03/470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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