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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 708.02 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 708.02 and 163.79 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 708.02 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/708.02 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 708.02 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 115,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,965.51/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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