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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 710.33 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 710.33 and 165.42 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 710.33 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/710.33 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 710.33 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 117,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,501.96/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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