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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 707.38 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 707.38 and 163.44 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 707.38 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/707.38 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 707.38 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 115,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,614.19/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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