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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 709.64 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 709.64 and 164.85 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 709.64 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/709.64 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 709.64 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 116,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,983.33/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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