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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 710.25 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 710.25 and 165.37 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 710.25 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/710.25 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 710.25 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 117,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,454.04/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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