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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.09, 707.58 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.09, 707.58 and 163.66 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.09 : 707.58 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.09/707.58 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.09x = 707.58 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.09x = 115,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,802.54/472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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