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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.20 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.20 and 162.52 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.20 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.20 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.20 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 114,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,771.62/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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