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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 707.60 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 707.60 and 163.64 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 707.60 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/707.60 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 707.60 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 115,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,791.66/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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