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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.80 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.80 and 163.76 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.80 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.80 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.80 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 115,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,909.33/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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