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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.26, 709.95 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.26, 709.95 and 165.08 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.26 : 709.95 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.26/709.95 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.26x = 709.95 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.26x = 117,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,198.55/473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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