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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.33, 708.38 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.33, 708.38 and 164.14 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.33 : 708.38 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.33/708.38 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.33x = 708.38 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.33x = 116,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,273.21/472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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