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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.27, 707.12 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.27, 707.12 and 163.34 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.27 : 707.12 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.27/707.12 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.27x = 707.12 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.27x = 115,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,500.98/471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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