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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 705.15 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 705.15 and 162.31 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 705.15 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/705.15 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 705.15 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 114,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,449.37/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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