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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 706.35 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 706.35 and 162.78 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 706.35 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/706.35 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 706.35 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 114,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979.65/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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