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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 706.57 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 706.57 and 162.89 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 706.57 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/706.57 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 706.57 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 115,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,093.19/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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