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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.87, 707.81 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.87, 707.81 and 163.58 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.87 : 707.81 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.87/707.81 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.87x = 707.81 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.87x = 115,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,779.20/471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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