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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 709.90 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 709.90 and 165.18 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 709.90 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/709.90 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 709.90 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 117,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,261.28/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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