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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 710.28 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 710.28 and 165.39 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 710.28 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/710.28 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 710.28 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 117,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,473.21/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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