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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.78, 709.32 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.78, 709.32 and 164.62 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.78 : 709.32 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.78/709.32 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.78x = 709.32 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.78x = 116,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,768.26/472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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