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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 706.05 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 706.05 and 162.64 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 706.05 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/706.05 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 706.05 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 114,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,831.97/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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