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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 706.50 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 706.50 and 162.95 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 706.50 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/706.50 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 706.50 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 115,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,120.64/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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