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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 707.04 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 707.04 and 163.24 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 707.04 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/707.04 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 707.04 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 115,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,417.21/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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