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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 708.05 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 708.05 and 163.83 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 708.05 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/708.05 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 708.05 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 115,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,997.59/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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