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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 707.43 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 707.43 and 163.54 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 707.43 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/707.43 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 707.43 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 115,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,693.10/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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