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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 707.72 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 707.72 and 163.52 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 707.72 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/707.72 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 707.72 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 115,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,722.02/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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