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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.01, 706.62 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.01, 706.62 and 162.87 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.01 : 706.62 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.01/706.62 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.01x = 706.62 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.01x = 115,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,087.81/471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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