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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 706.10 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 706.10 and 162.56 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 706.10 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/706.10 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 706.10 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 114,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,779.27/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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