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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705 and 166 is: 249

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 117,030
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,030/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249

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