Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.80 and 164.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.80 and 164.43 is: 246.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472.64 : 708.80 = 164.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472.64/708.80 = 164.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472.64x = 708.80 × 164.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472.64x = 116,547.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,547.16/472.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246.59
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