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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.86, 710.69 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.86, 710.69 and 161.48 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.86 : 710.69 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.86/710.69 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.86x = 710.69 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.86x = 114,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,757.86/473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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