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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.68 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.68 and 163.59 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.68 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.68 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.68 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 115,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768.30/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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