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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.89, 709.14 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.89, 709.14 and 164.68 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.89 : 709.14 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.89/709.14 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.89x = 709.14 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.89x = 116,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,781.18/472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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