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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 709.18 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 709.18 and 160.35 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 709.18 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/709.18 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 709.18 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 113,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,714.35/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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