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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 709.62 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 709.62 and 164.87 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 709.62 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/709.62 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 709.62 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 116,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,995.05/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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