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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 706.16 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 706.16 and 146.17 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 706.16 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/706.16 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 706.16 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 103,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218.01/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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