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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 709.40 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 709.40 and 164.81 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 709.40 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/709.40 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 709.40 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 116,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,912.67/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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