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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 706.47 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 706.47 and 162.88 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 706.47 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/706.47 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 706.47 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 115,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,069.83/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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