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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.85, 707.51 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.85, 707.51 and 163.67 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.85 : 707.51 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.85/707.51 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.85x = 707.51 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.85x = 115,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,800.34/471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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