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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 706.78 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 706.78 and 163.11 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 706.78 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/706.78 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 706.78 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 115,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,280.85/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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