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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.83, 707.57 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.83, 707.57 and 163.59 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.83 : 707.57 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.83/707.57 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.83x = 707.57 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.83x = 115,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750.56/471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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