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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.92 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.92 and 162.39 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.92 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.92 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.92 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 114,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,636.18/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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