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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 706.38 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 706.38 and 162.77 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 706.38 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/706.38 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 706.38 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 114,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,973.94/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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