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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 706.73 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 706.73 and 163.01 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 706.73 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/706.73 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 706.73 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 115,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,205.01/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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