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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.39, 708.45 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.39, 708.45 and 164.16 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.39 : 708.45 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.39/708.45 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.39x = 708.45 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.39x = 116,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,299.15/472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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