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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.53 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.53 and 163.55 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.53 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.53 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.53 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 115,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,716.59/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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