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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.65, 705.80 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.65, 705.80 and 162.42 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.65 : 705.80 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.65/705.80 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.65x = 705.80 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.65x = 114,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,636.44/470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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