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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 706.31 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 706.31 and 162.73 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 706.31 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/706.31 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 706.31 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 114,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,937.01/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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