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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.48 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.48 and 165.55 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.48 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.48 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.48 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 117,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,620.38/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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