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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 707.94 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 707.94 and 163.73 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 707.94 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/707.94 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 707.94 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 115,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,907.48/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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