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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.87, 709.17 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.87, 709.17 and 164.56 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.87 : 709.17 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.87/709.17 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.87x = 709.17 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.87x = 116,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,701.02/472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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