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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 708.09 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 708.09 and 159.73 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 708.09 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/708.09 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 708.09 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 113,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103.22/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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