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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 706.93 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 706.93 and 163.27 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 706.93 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/706.93 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 706.93 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 115,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,416.96/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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