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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 707.46 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 707.46 and 163.65 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 707.46 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/707.46 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 707.46 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 115,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,772.36/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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