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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 709.60 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 709.60 and 164.94 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 709.60 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/709.60 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 709.60 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 117,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,041.42/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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