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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.33, 708.08 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.33, 708.08 and 164.02 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.33 : 708.08 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.33/708.08 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.33x = 708.08 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.33x = 116,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,139.28/472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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