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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.35, 709.84 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.35, 709.84 and 165.19 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.35 : 709.84 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.35/709.84 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.35x = 709.84 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.35x = 117,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258.47/473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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