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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 709.94 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 709.94 and 165.18 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 709.94 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/709.94 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 709.94 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 117,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,267.89/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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