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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 706.20 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 706.20 and 162.68 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 706.20 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/706.20 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 706.20 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 114,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,884.62/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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