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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 711.33 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 711.33 and 161.89 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 711.33 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/711.33 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 711.33 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 115,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,157.21/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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