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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 705.98 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 705.98 and 162.57 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 705.98 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/705.98 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 705.98 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 114,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,774.22/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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