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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 705.90 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 705.90 and 162.46 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 705.90 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/705.90 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 705.90 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 114,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,680.51/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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