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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 706.61 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 706.61 and 162.99 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 706.61 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/706.61 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 706.61 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 115,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,170.36/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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