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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.26 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.26 and 163.42 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.26 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.26 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.26 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 115,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,580.43/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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