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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 705.74 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 705.74 and 162.38 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 705.74 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/705.74 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 705.74 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 114,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,598.06/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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