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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 709.93 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 709.93 and 165.08 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 709.93 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/709.93 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 709.93 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 117,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,191.69/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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