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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 709.29 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 709.29 and 164.41 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 709.29 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/709.29 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 709.29 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 116,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,613.93/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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