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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.64, 707.56 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.64, 707.56 and 163.50 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.64 : 707.56 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.64/707.56 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.64x = 707.56 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.64x = 115,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,686.06/471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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