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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.57, 705.81 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.57, 705.81 and 162.42 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.57 : 705.81 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.57/705.81 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.57x = 705.81 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.57x = 114,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,633.32/470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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