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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.63, 705.67 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.63, 705.67 and 162.35 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.63 : 705.67 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.63/705.67 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.63x = 705.67 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.63x = 114,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,565.52/470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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