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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 708 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 708 and 163.87 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 708 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/708 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 708 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 116,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,019.96/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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