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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.40 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.40 and 162.21 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.40 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.40 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.40 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 114,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,422.50/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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