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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.08 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.08 and 163.91 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.08 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.08 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.08 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 116,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,062.34/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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