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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.42 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.42 and 162.24 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.42 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.42 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.42 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 114,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,447.34/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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