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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 707.94 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 707.94 and 163.95 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 707.94 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/707.94 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 707.94 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 116,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,066.76/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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