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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 708.29 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 708.29 and 164.05 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 708.29 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/708.29 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 708.29 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 116,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,193.61/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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