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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.56, 707.08 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.56, 707.08 and 163.24 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.56 : 707.08 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.56/707.08 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.56x = 707.08 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.56x = 115,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,423.74/471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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