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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 708.28 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 708.28 and 164.03 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 708.28 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/708.28 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 708.28 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 116,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,175.22/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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