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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 710.14 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 710.14 and 165.32 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 710.14 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/710.14 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 710.14 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 117,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,400.34/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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