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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 705.94 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 705.94 and 162.57 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 705.94 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/705.94 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 705.94 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 114,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,764.67/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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