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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.20 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.20 and 160.96 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.20 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.20 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.20 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 114,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,313.79/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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