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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 707.67 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 707.67 and 163.62 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 707.67 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/707.67 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 707.67 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 115,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,788.97/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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