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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 708.17 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 708.17 and 164.05 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 708.17 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/708.17 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 708.17 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 116,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,173.93/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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