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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.51, 710.30 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.51, 710.30 and 165.33 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.51 : 710.30 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.51/710.30 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.51x = 710.30 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.51x = 117,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,431.65/473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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