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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 707.64 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 707.64 and 163.68 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 707.64 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/707.64 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 707.64 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 115,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,826.52/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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