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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 708.58 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 708.58 and 164.17 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 708.58 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/708.58 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 708.58 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 116,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,328.67/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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