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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 708.42 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 708.42 and 164.11 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 708.42 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/708.42 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 708.42 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 116,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,254.44/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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