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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 706.14 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 706.14 and 162.61 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 706.14 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/706.14 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 706.14 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 114,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,825.43/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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