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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 709.89 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 709.89 and 165.11 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 709.89 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/709.89 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 709.89 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 117,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,209.94/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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