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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.70, 707.46 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.70, 707.46 and 163.51 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.70 : 707.46 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.70/707.46 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.70x = 707.46 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.70x = 115,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,676.78/471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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