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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 709.02 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 709.02 and 164.46 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 709.02 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/709.02 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 709.02 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 116,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,605.43/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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