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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 706.37 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 706.37 and 162.85 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 706.37 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/706.37 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 706.37 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 115,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,028.01/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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