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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.49, 708.27 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.49, 708.27 and 164.11 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.49 : 708.27 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.49/708.27 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.49x = 708.27 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.49x = 116,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,234.19/472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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