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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 708.80 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 708.80 and 164.31 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 708.80 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/708.80 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 708.80 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 116,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,462.11/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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