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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 706.37 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 706.37 and 163.13 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 706.37 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/706.37 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 706.37 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 115,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,225.79/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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