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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.99 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.99 and 164.45 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.99 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.99 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.99 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 116,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,593.41/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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